[mythtv-users] [mythtv] Mythtv and HomeAutomation

[George Galt]

Kevin:

On the "affordability" issue, you might look at Insteon products.
They are similar to X10 but because each device acts as a repeater,
they seem to handle interference better.  The devices are at:
http://www.smarthome.com/_/INSTEON/_/23b/land.aspx  and some
development info at http://www.insteon.net/pdf/insteondetails.pdf
(there is an SDK available too for about $200, but it's Windows
focused).

George

On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 7:24 PM, Ronald Frazier <ron at ronfrazier.net> wrote:
> Note: I'm just replying on the user list, because A) I'm not sure this
>  is a developer topic, and B) I know some people on some forums find
>  cross posting really offensive. :-)
>
>  > HVAC (8 zones)
>
>  What exactly are you automating with this and how does it work?
>  Presumably, you are interfacing with some type of programmable
>  thermostat, right? If your server went down completely, the system
>  would continue to operate on it's own without intervention, right?
>  Otherwise, I'd hate to think of the damage that could occur if the
>  system failed while you were away for a cold weekend (might not be an
>  issue for your climate, but it is for mine).
>
>  When you say 8 zones, I take that to mean you have motorized dampers
>  that cut off heat to various rooms during times they aren't likely to
>  be used. Correct?
>
>
>  Also, I'm curious...what do you do with the doorbell and mailbox? Do
>  you have a mercury switch on the mailbox lid to let you know when it's
>  opened? Does the doorbell page you? Snap a photo from a camera
>  security camera and email it to you? Do you have an intercom on the
>  porch that you can do a voip thing from the office to talk to the
>  person, to give them the impression that someone is home.
>
>  I'm always fascinated to find out what sort of stuff people do with this.
>
>  --
>  Ron
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